EPIC WINTER LANDSCAPES
Apro photographer for over 15 years, Matty Graham started out as a journalist before adding cameras and lenses to the pen and paper tool kit. Working across multiple genres, Matty’s true love is landscapes and he feels a magnetic pull towards northern destinations…
Every pro landscaper has an in-built compass that attracts them to certain scenes and continents. Many UK shooters will head south, exploring Europe’s Mediterranean gems, while others are drawn to the light of African lands. East and West also provide a multitude of lush scenes, but for photojournalist Matty Graham, the needle pointing north has always been the winner.
The Northumbrian native added the photography string to his bow more than a decade ago – a move that opened new doors and opportunities to travel, discover new landscapes, and build an impressive portfolio that has seen his work featured in publications and on websites around the globe.
Working on magazines must have helped your photography journey?
It did. Initially I worked on car magazines and everyday would be spent in the company of amazing and inspiring photographers – possibly the best apprenticeship one could ask for. This taught me how to shape a good photo into something more special and cover-worthy – all against the photojournalist’s old foe of timescales, looming deadlines and budgets. I’ve nothing against classroom-based learning, but for me personally, there’s no substitute for learning on the job. What’s more, my first Canon (an EOS 3000) was back in the days of film and my understanding boss let me push a few rolls through on the magazine’s account every month.
What made you make the jump to full-time photography?
